Podcast Episodes

Get Your Machete Out

Episode 255

In this feedback episode, David and Mike discuss slowing down, complicated second brains, and the minimum viable productivity system.

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

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Battling Burnout

Episode 254

David & Mike discuss the many different flavors of burnout, why productivity nerds are so susceptible, and what you can do to fight back against this…

5 months ago

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Finding Focus in the Midst of Chaos, with David Roth

Episode 253

Corporate lawyer David Roth joins to talk about the challenges of staying focused in a fast-paced profession where small mistakes can cost millions o…

5 months, 2 weeks ago

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Donkey Work

Episode 252

David has a new Field Guide, and both he & Mike discuss the ways they're using AI to have their robot assistants help with the donkey work.

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5 months, 4 weeks ago

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Not Throwing Away My Shot, with Joe Casabona

Episode 251

Podcast coach and Streamlined Soloprenuer founder Joe Casabona joins us to talk about building systems, effective delegation, and when to actually au…

6 months, 1 week ago

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Planning Your Week

Episode 250

David & Mike discuss how to plan your week and share their own weekly planning workflows.

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6 months, 4 weeks ago

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What if This Were Easy? with Ernie Svenson

Episode 249

David's personal Yoda is back to talk about curiosity, creativity, and the role of AI in focused work.

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7 months, 1 week ago

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Seriously, A Heroic Journey

Episode 248

David & Mike discuss the Hero's Journey and how focus can help in your own epic quest.

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

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Getting Intentional, with Chris Bailey

Episode 247

Chris Bailey is back to talk about his new book, The Intention Stack, fundamental human values, and why S.M.A.R.T. goals aren't very smart.

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8 months, 1 week ago

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A Cleansing Palette of Joy

Episode 246

David & Mike reflect on everything that happened in 2025 and set their intentions for the new year.

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

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